Sr. Underwriting Assistant - Corporate

About the role

As a Senior Underwriting Assistant, you will make a vital contribution within the Underwriting Support Unit of our product field operations by working with underwriters and CoE partners to develop and deliver tailored solutions whilst handling some of our complex accounts. Providing technical guidance to other junior support staff while working under moderate supervision will be important too.

Key responsibilities:

• Partnering with regional underwriters and/or more senior UW Support employees in the end-to-end processing of new and renewal business.

• Evaluating new and renewal submissions against prescribed criteria to determine completeness.

• Identifying and resolving account alerts and blocks during the submission process to avoid account conflicts.

• Performing data analytics, remodeling, when necessary, referral documentation preparation and completion, as well as form checklist and working approval.

• Assist with training and oversight of less experienced support staff.

What we’re looking for

Eager to learn from experiences and new situations, you’re great at navigating and switching between proprietary, vendor, web-based and standard computer systems, according to priorities. You’re also great at identifying problems and coming up with appropriate solutions. A customer service mindset and ability to proactively engage with a variety of clients and promptly respond to phone calls and/or emails is important too, as is the ability to maintain accurate and updated files. You’ll also need:

• 2+ years of related insurance experience and/or training, or an equivalent relevant combination of education and experience.

• The ability to work closely with underwriters and CoE partners to develop and deliver tailored solutions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Power point.

• The attention to detail it takes to ensure accurate documentation.

The base salary range for this position in Chicago is $52,000 - $60,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

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At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

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